THE Jigawa State Hisbah Board has inaugurated seven heads of newly created units as part of efforts to strengthen its operational capacity and enhance service delivery across the state.
News Point Nigeria reports that the inauguration, held at the Board’s headquarters in Dutse, marked another milestone in the ongoing restructuring of the institution aimed at improving operational efficiency, coordination and effective implementation of its statutory responsibilities.
Addressing the gathering, the Secretary of the Board and Legal Adviser, Barrister Mustapha Habu Gumel, formally introduced the newly appointed unit heads and their respective portfolios.
Gumel explained that the appointments followed a management resolution to establish specialised units designed to improve coordination, efficiency and overall performance of the Board.
According to him, the restructuring was aimed at strengthening the Board’s capacity and ensuring that its responsibilities are effectively carried out in line with its mandate.
In his remarks, the Deputy Commander General of the Board, Dr Hussain Yusuf Baban, outlined the functions and responsibilities of the newly established units.
He charged the appointees to discharge their duties with dedication, integrity and professionalism, while ensuring strict compliance with the laws establishing the Jigawa State Hisbah Board.
Presenting letters of appointment to the newly inaugurated unit heads, the Commandant General of the Board, Dr Fa’iz Bashir Harun, commended Governor Malam Umar Namadi Danmodi for his commitment to repositioning the Hisbah institution through its transformation into a formal Board.
Dr Harun acknowledged the governor’s support in strengthening the Board through the recruitment of additional personnel, upward review of staff allowances, provision of operational vehicles, distribution of new uniforms and supply of other essential working materials.
He stressed the importance of teamwork and collaboration among officers across the headquarters, zonal commands and local government offices, noting that collective effort remained crucial to achieving the Board’s mandate.
The Commandant General said the appointment of the unit heads followed a rigorous screening process, expressing confidence in their competence, experience and ability to deliver on their responsibilities.
“I have every confidence that each of you is capable of delivering on your assignment. I pray that Allah grants you wisdom and guidance in the discharge of your responsibilities, as the reward for sincere service is not limited to this world alone,” he said.
The newly inaugurated officials are Sagiru Salisu Gwaram, Head of Operations Department; Aminu Ahmad Kiyawa, Head of Security and Intelligence Department; Abdulhamid A. Adam, Head of Guidance and Counselling Department; Maryam G. Ibrahim, Head of Women Affairs Department; Gambo Idi Ali, Training and Provost Officer; Dauda Muhammad (Hadejia), Public Relations and Media Officer; and Mudassir Muhammad, Personal Assistant and Protocol Officer to the Commandant General.
The Board said the creation of the new units formed part of broader measures to strengthen its institutional framework and improve its effectiveness in serving the people of Jigawa State.